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YP & 30Under30 Reception

21 Jul 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Leadership Dinner

21 Jul 19
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Amphitheaters & Fairgrounds Welcome (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N139)

22 Jul 19
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Amphitheaters & Fairgrounds

Speaker(s): Daniel Huerta ; Lori Marshall
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Arenas Welcome (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N230)

22 Jul 19
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Arenas

Speaker(s): Matt Gibson CVE ; Michael Gatto
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Convention Centers Welcome - Title Sector Sponsor: Smart City (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N228)

22 Jul 19
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Convention Centers

Speaker(s): Matt Hollander CVE ; Naz Sabripour
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Performing Arts Welcome (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N227)

22 Jul 19
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Performing Arts

Speaker(s): Joe Levy CVE ; Laura Sweet
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Stadiums Welcome (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N229)

22 Jul 19
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Stadiums

Speaker(s): Zach Kerns MBA
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Universities Welcome (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N231)

22 Jul 19
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Universities

Speaker(s): Bobby Goldwater CVE ; David Bennett CVP, MBA
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UpStart 1 - Game Changer (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N137)

22 Jul 19
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Universities

Speaker(s): Bobby Goldwater CVE
The kickoff session of UpStart 2019, programming specifically designed for venue management Young Professionals, students and VenueConnect voluntee... More...

Amphitheaters & Fairgrounds Keynote - Creating the RIGHT Culture for Your Organization (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N139)

22 Jul 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Amphitheaters & Fairgrounds, Keynote, Leadership

Speaker(s): Bill Carl BC Johnson
Do your customers and employees love you or tolerate you? Every organization has a culture.  That culture is either intentionally designed or... More...

ASTC Presents: The New & Improved History of Theatres in Chicago (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N227)

22 Jul 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Performing Arts

Speaker(s): Robert Long FASTC ; Scott Crossfield FASTC
The Boys Are Back In Town!  Join Scott and Robert for the new and improved version of History of Theatres in Chicago.  Now with more new ... More...

Connecting Research and Practice 2019: The Power of Academic Research and VenueDataSource (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N231)

22 Jul 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Universities

Speaker(s): Lawrence Henley ; Philip Rothschild Ph.D.
Information allows businesses to make informed decisions. This session illuminates current applied academic research being conducted by collegiate ... More...

Convention Centers Round Tables: Large Venues (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N228)

22 Jul 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Convention Centers

Speaker(s): Arthur G. Fritch CMP, CEM
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to discuss current topics with other venue managers. Broken down into large, medium, and small venues, ... More...

Convention Centers Round Tables: Medium Venues (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N135)

22 Jul 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Convention Centers

Speaker(s): Elisa “Putt” Putman ; Stacey Church
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to discuss current topics with other venue managers. Broken down into large, medium, and small venues, ... More...

Convention Centers Round Tables: Sales (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N140)

22 Jul 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Convention Centers

Speaker(s): Michael McQuade
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Convention Centers Round Tables: Small Venues (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N128)

22 Jul 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Convention Centers

Speaker(s): Jim Finch CVE
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to discuss current topics with other venue managers. Broken down into large, medium, and small venues, ... More...

Facial Recognition in Your Business: What You Need to Know (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N230)

22 Jul 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Arenas, Safety & Security

Speaker(s): Mary Haskett
Come learn about the latest in tech solutions that provide security, data information, and upgraded guest experiences for a variety of events and s... More...

Your Response Matters: How to Become a More Competent Communicator (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N229)

22 Jul 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Leadership, Stadiums

Speaker(s): Sherron Washington
This training is designed to help employees develop the necessary competencies that are required for effective interpersonal and small group intera... More...

LUNCH ON OWN

22 Jul 19
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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BootCamp Session 1&2 - Guest Services by Ritz-Carlton: Service Excellence Culture (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N230)

22 Jul 19
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: All Venues

By exploring the award-winning business practices of The Ritz-Carlton, you will discover how a service excellence culture results in engaged empl... More...

Harris Theater BootCamp Session 1&2 (Room Harris Theater)

22 Jul 19
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Performing Arts

Bootcamps 2 Hour Sessions start at 12:45 pm:  Creating a VIP Experience More...

Harris Theater BootCamps Session 1 (Room Harris Theater)

22 Jul 19
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Performing Arts

Bootcamp Session 1 starts at 12:45 pm:  Creating a VIP Experience Mixology 201 Technical Aspects of Harris Theater Film at 11 More...

McCormick Place BootCamp Session 1 (Room McCormick Place)

22 Jul 19
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Convention Centers

Bootcamp Session 1 starts at 12:45 pm: What Do These Events Mean to Your Destination? Economic Impact Presentation Traffic, Traffic and Mor... More...

McCormick Place BootCamp Session 1&2 (Room McCormick Place)

22 Jul 19
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: All Venues, Amphitheaters & Fairgrounds, Arenas, Convention Centers, Executive Education, Stadiums

Bootcamps 2 Hour Sessions start at 12:45 pm:  "Stop the Bleed" Crowd Management Workshop Guest Services Workshop Tr... More...

Soldier Field BootCamp Session 1&2 (Room Soldier Field)

22 Jul 19
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Stadiums

Bootcamps 2 Hour Sessions start at 12:45 pm:  Planning vs. Reality Part 2 & 3: Evacuation/ Incident Workshop More...

BootCamp Session 1 - 24/7 365: Securing Our Campus (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2- N231)

22 Jul 19
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Convention Centers, Safety & Security

Speaker(s): Peter Schurla
With four attached convention buildings, three attached hotel properties and an attached arena, securing our campus is quite complex.  Learn a... More...

BootCamp Session 1 - Creating a VIP Experience (Harris Theater - Rehearsal Room)

22 Jul 19
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Performing Arts

Speaker(s): Donna Miller-Brown CVP
VIP experiences are an increasingly popular way to raise revenue.  In this Bootcamp, attendees will utilize the Harris Theater via floorplans ... More...

BootCamp Session 1 - Economic Impact Presentation: What Do These Events Mean to Your Destination? (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N139)

22 Jul 19
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Convention Centers

Speaker(s): Christoper Pike ; David Czechowski ; Elaine Rosquist ; Luke Karas
Are we maximizing our venue space along with available hotel rooms?  Are we booking events in the right season and/or space?  Learn about... More...

BootCamp Session 1 - Film at 11 (Harris Theater - Donor Room)

22 Jul 19
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Performing Arts

Speaker(s): Evan Millward ; Lee Henderson ; Robby Elliott ; Scott Feldman
Whether you are dealing with a crisis or announcing your next season, are you ready to go on camera? During this exercise, we’ve brought... More...

BootCamp Session 1 - Grow Your Own (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N138)

22 Jul 19
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Convention Centers

Speaker(s): Douglas Bradley ; Steve Tamborello
McCormick Place welcomes close to 3 million international and domestic visitors annually, and the exclusive food and beverage provider, SAVOR&helli... More...

BootCamp Session 1 - Mixology 201 (Room Harris Theater - Basement Performer's Lounge)

22 Jul 19
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Performing Arts

Speaker(s): Alex Rydzewski ; David Daly, CVP ; Sara Beatty CVP
Developing a menu of themed cocktails to complement your event is a fun and creative way to boost your patron experience while increasing your inco... More...

BootCamp Session 1 - Technical Aspects of Harris Theater (Room Harris Theater - Stage)

22 Jul 19
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Performing Arts

Speaker(s): Kevin Watson CTS-D, CTS-I ; Patrick Finn ; Vinnie Macri
Come and get hands-on with the technical side of the Harris Theater. This multi-use venue is located in Millennium Park and opened in 2003 where it... More...

BootCamp Session 1 - Traffic, Traffic, and More Traffic: Creating a Smooth Arrival & Departure for Attendees (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N135)

22 Jul 19
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Convention Centers

Speaker(s): Eugene Hardison
From busses, trains, taxis, shared-ride services, and bicycles to a private bus road for convention shuttle buses only see how Chicago and McCormic... More...

BootCamp Session 1&2 - Crowd Management Workshop (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N228)

22 Jul 19
12:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: All Venues

Speaker(s): Andrew McQuillan FdA, GSP, MIIRSM ; Paul Villotti, PE,FSFPE
Based on IAVM’s highly acclaimed Trained Crowd Manager Live Training learn how a variety of risks can affect the method and directi... More...

BootCamp Session 1&2 - Design Charrette: Convention Centers (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N137)

22 Jul 19
12:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Convention Centers

Speaker(s): Adam Paulitsch ; Bruno Mendes ; Carsten Voecker ; David Greusel ; Jay Thomson ; Ken Stockdell AIA, LEED AP BD+C ; Leonardo da Costa Associate AIA, LEED AP ; Michael Lockwood ; Rafael Vinoly-Menendez ; Robert Svedberg
This hands-on, 2-hour session facilitated by architects specializing in convention center design, will explore a facility design issue in groups of... More...

BootCamp Session 1&2 - Design Charrette: Stadiums (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N136)

22 Jul 19
12:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Stadiums

Speaker(s): Andrew Jacobs ; Brandon Dowling
Dream big in the Windy City, and come play architect for the day!  In the spirit of recent stadium development trends, participants will be a... More...

BootCamp Session 1&2 - Planning vs. Reality: Evacuation/ Incident Workshop (Room Soldier Field)

22 Jul 19
12:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Safety & Security, Stadiums

Speaker(s): Andy Peloquin Instructor, Special Event Venue Security Director
Join us as we travel to Soldier Field for Planning vs. Reality: Evacuation/ Incident Workshop. Attendees will divide into smaller groups... More...

BootCamp Session 1&2 - RFPs Against Humanity (Room Harris Theater - Lobby Level 1)

22 Jul 19
12:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Performing Arts

Speaker(s): Alec Stoll ASTC ; Ashley Keen CVP ; Franz Lehrbass ; Melora Cybul ; Wes Jenkins
A Bootcamp game for venue people. Let's talk about RFPs, RFQs, and the competitive bidding process by playing an adapted game of Cards Against ... More...

BootCamp Session 1&2 - Stop the Bleed (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N226)

22 Jul 19
12:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: All Venues, Safety & Security

Speaker(s): Justin Guck Southeastern Tactical ; William Ricketts
Stop the Bleed empowers the general public to make a difference in a life-threatening emergency by teaching them the basic techniques of bleeding c... More...

BootCamp Session 1&2 - Transitioning from a Manager to Leadership Role (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N140)

22 Jul 19
12:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Executive Education, Leadership

Speaker(s): Marie Diaz ; Sandra Barron MBA, SHRM-SCP
So, you got the promotion to Management, now what? Learn how to lead and influence your team. Maximize productivity and the bottom line. More...

BootCamp Session 1&2 - The Plan to Solidify and Grow your Customer Centric Culture (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N230)

22 Jul 19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Bill Carl BC Johnson
Crafting a culture by design is a major financial and time investment that ends with a major accomplishment.  Organizations allocate employee ... More...

Harris Theater BootCamp Session 2 (Room Harris Theater)

22 Jul 19
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Performing Arts

Bootcamp Session 1 starts at 2:00 pm:  Creating a VIP Experience Mixology 201 Technical Aspects of Harris Theater Film at 11 ... More...

McCormick Place BootCamp Session 2 (Room McCormick Place)

22 Jul 19
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Convention Centers

Bootcamp Session 1 starts at 2:00 pm: What Do These Events Mean to Your Destination? Economic Impact Presentation Traffic, Traffi... More...

BootCamp Session 2 - 24/7 365: Securing Our Campus (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N231)

22 Jul 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Convention Centers, Safety & Security

Speaker(s): Peter Schurla
With four attached convention buildings, three attached hotel properties and an attached arena, securing our campus is quite complex.  Learn a... More...

BootCamp Session 2 - Creating a VIP Experience (Harris Theater - Rehearsal Room)

22 Jul 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Performing Arts

Speaker(s): Donna Miller-Brown CVP
VIP experiences are an increasingly popular way to raise revenue.  In this Bootcamp, attendees will utilize the Harris Theater via floorplans ... More...

BootCamp Session 2 - Economic Impact Presentation: What Do These Events Mean to Your Destination? (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N139)

22 Jul 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Convention Centers

Speaker(s): Christoper Pike ; David Czechowski ; Elaine Rosquist ; Luke Karas
Are we maximizing our venue space along with available hotel rooms?  Are we booking events in the right season and/or space?  Learn about... More...

BootCamp Session 2 - Film at 11 (Harris Theater - Donor Room)

22 Jul 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Performing Arts

Speaker(s): Evan Millward ; Lee Henderson ; Robby Elliott ; Scott Feldman
Whether you are dealing with a crisis or announcing your next season, are you ready to go on camera? During this exercise, we’ve brought toge... More...

BootCamp Session 2 - Grow Your Own (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N138)

22 Jul 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Convention Centers

Speaker(s): Douglas Bradley ; Steve Tamborello
McCormick Place welcomes close to 3 million international and domestic visitors annually, and the exclusive food and beverage provider, SAVOR&helli... More...

BootCamp Session 2 - Mixology 201 (Room Harris Theater - Basements Performer's Lounge)

22 Jul 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Performing Arts

Speaker(s): Alex Rydzewski ; David Daly, CVP ; Sara Beatty CVP
Developing a menu of themed cocktails to complement your event is a fun and creative way to boost your patron experience while increasing your inco... More...

BootCamp Session 2 - Technical Aspects of Harris Theater (Room Harris Theater - Stage)

22 Jul 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Performing Arts

Speaker(s): Kevin Watson CTS-D, CTS-I ; Patrick Finn ; Vinnie Macri
Come and get hands-on with the technical side of the Harris Theater. This multi-use venue is located in Millennium Park and opened in 2003 where it... More...

BootCamp Session 2 - Traffic, Traffic, and More Traffic: Creating a Smooth Arrival & Departure for Attendees (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N135)

22 Jul 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Convention Centers

Speaker(s): Eugene Hardison
From busses, trains, taxis, shared-ride services, and bicycles to a private bus road for convention shuttle buses only see how Chicago and McCormic... More...

Refreshment Break

22 Jul 19
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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The Coffee Break - Live from VenueConnect (Podcast) (Room MPCC North Bld Exhibit Hall B1 - Education Theater)

22 Jul 19
5:30 PM - 6:40 PM

Tracks: All Venues

Join us for a live version of IAVM’s podcast, The Coffee Break! We’ll be checking in with our Allied Members on how their show is going... More...

A Conversation With Your Diversity and Inclusivity Leadership Committee (Room MPCC North Bld Exhibit Hall B1 - Education Theater)

22 Jul 19
6:45 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: All Venues

Speaker(s): Jennifer Norris CVE ; Julia Slocombe ; Kletra Newton ; Robyn Williams CVE
IAVM supports diversity and inclusive leadership. Join us to learn more from the Diversity & Inclusive Leadership Committee's Julia Slocomb... More...

ADA Legal & Technology Update (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N226)

23 Jul 19
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: All Venues, Diversity & Inclusion

Speaker(s): Betty Siegal
Join Betty Siegel, Director of VSA & Accessibility for The John F. Kennedy Center, for an in-depth briefing on the recent legal decisions that ... More...

Arenas Keynote - Fun Is Good: Creating Joy & Passion in Your Workplace and Career (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N230)

23 Jul 19
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Arenas, Keynote, Leadership

Speaker(s): Mike Veeck
Mike Veeck, co-founder of Fun is Good, will lead the Keynote and show us how to discover what brings us joy and how to put it into practice in all ... More...

Design and Technology: What's on the Horizon? (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N139)

23 Jul 19
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Amphitheaters & Fairgrounds, Technology

Speaker(s): Alec Stoll ASTC ; Jack Hagler FASTC ; Ron Austin ; Wendy Riggs
The traditional usage of AMPs is changing. No longer just shells, as a venue type they now require more flexibility in their design and use of tech... More...

Developing a Work-Life Balance (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N231)

23 Jul 19
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Universities

Speaker(s): Erik Waldman CVE ; Lynda Reinhart ; Zakiya Smith-Dore CVP, MBA
It takes passion and hard work to become a successful venue manager. Combine these traits with long hours, events on weekends and holidays, and eve... More...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Where Do You Fit In? (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N228)

23 Jul 19
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Convention Centers, Diversity & Inclusion

Speaker(s): Naz Sabripour ; Nicolas Pearce
Join Dr. Nicholas Pearce, an award-winning Clinical Associate Professor of Management & Organizations at Northwestern University's Kellogg ... More...

From Stage Door to Stage: A Look at Backstage Security in Performing Arts Centers (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N227)

23 Jul 19
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Performing Arts, Safety & Security

Speaker(s): Donna Miller-Brown CVP ; Steven Sanchez ; Todd Morgason ; Tommy Sisemore
In this session, security directors will discuss some of the real-life challenges of providing performer safety inside a venue.  We will cover... More...

Invaluable Laws of Growth (Max Capacity-75*) (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N140)

23 Jul 19
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Executive Education

Speaker(s): Marie Diaz ; Sandra Barron MBA, SHRM-SCP
Learn the core of developing yourself so that you can have the best chance of becoming the person you were created to be. Become a lifelong learner... More...

Partner Session: Ungerboeck: Becoming a Smart Venue (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N136)

23 Jul 19
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Partner

Speaker(s): Andy Weiss
Beyond smart building automation features, a new class of venues is emerging.  One that uses real-time data to drive collaboration and cre... More...

Stadiums Keynote - Tim LeFevour (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N229)

23 Jul 19
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Keynote, Leadership, Stadiums

Speaker(s): Tim LaFevour
Soldier Field General Manger, Tim LeFevour will share his insights into how you as a leader can ‘make the conventional, unconventional’... More...

Upstart 2 Keynote - The Best Titles in Venue Management (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N137)

23 Jul 19
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Keynote, Universities

Speaker(s): Marty Elliott
Marty Elliott has been around the block when it comes to venue management.  From student venue worker to managing student programming, to the ... More...

Refreshment Break

23 Jul 19
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Advocacy Review of Laws & Regulations Affecting Venues (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N140)

23 Jul 19
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Executive Education

Speaker(s): Elizabeth Frazee
As a Senior Executive:  Are you aware of current regulatory and legislative threats to venues that possible changes to the ASCAP an... More...

Breaking Down Silos & Building Successful Teams (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N227)

23 Jul 19
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Performing Arts

Speaker(s): Larry Bowman ; Mark Herrera
*Due to travel delays the previous session "Breaking Down Departmental Walls" will be presented as a webinar in August. NEW SESSION DE... More...

Creating the 365 Venue and Mixed-Use Integration (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N229)

23 Jul 19
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Stadiums

Speaker(s): Brandon Dowling ; Charlie Johnson ; David Murphy AIA
Mixed-use developments anchored by sporting venues have consistently grown over the last decade, attempting to efficiently interconnect different u... More...

CVE & CVP: What, Why, How? (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N137)

23 Jul 19
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: All Venues

Speaker(s): Jim Brown ; Leslee Stewart ; Sara Waltemire
Panel discussion of Certifications available, the application process, recertification, etc. Including chair, vice-chair and other members of Certi... More...

Hiring and Retaining the Employees of the Future (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 2 - N226)

23 Jul 19
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: All Venues

Speaker(s): Hazel Roper SPHR
Our world is on the leading edge of a Smart Machine Age led by artificial intelligence.  Smart machines will take over millions of jobs and be... More...

I Have Been Subpoenaed…HELP! (Room MPCC - North Building - Level 1 - N139)

23 Jul 19
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Amphitheaters & Fairgrounds

Speaker(s): Jim Bates
A session taught by Jim Bates on the importance of incident response, documentation and follow-up. Will review the full cycle of incident readiness... More...
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